The University of South Florida will soon launch a search for a new president after President Rhea Law announced Monday that she plans to retire. Law was named president in 2022 with a three-year contract after she served in the interim role following the departure of former president Steve Currall in 2021.

Rhea Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. Under her leadership, USF became the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years,

Law, 75, has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. She will remain until her replacement is found.

University of South Florida president Rhea Law plans to step down from the position following a national search for someone to take over the role, according to a USF news release. Law has served as president since August 2021,

The University of South Florida will commence its search for a new president in the coming days after President Rhea Law announced the end of her three-year tenure leading the school.

University President Rhea Law, 75, announced on Monday she plans to step down from her role. Law, a USF alumna, said she will leave her position after a nationwide search is conducted and her replacement is chosen.

Our university is on an incredible trajectory, and the foundation is in place for a new leader to take us to even greater heights.'

University of South Florida President Rhea Law announced Monday she will step down from her post, as major changes continue in the leadership of Florida public universities.

University of South Florida President Rhea Law announced Monday she will step down from her post. Law was named president in March 2022.